In a small town called Bilu, on the outskirts of Bimsen City in the Lancelot Empire.
After a snack, Cobert, the town mayor, basked in the sunshine, humming a tune contentedly as he lounged on the town's highest and most lavish balcony. He squinted at the young women passing through town, pondering whose home he should visit that evening to unwind.
Though the town was small, he could rake in nearly several thousand gold coins in taxes each year. That money let Cobert live in comfort, and whenever the mood struck him, he used his strength and authority to sleep with any woman in town he pleased. No one dared say a word against him.
He held the title of imperial baron, wielded real power as Bilu Town's mayor, and was also a highly skilled Sword Master. Together, these made him the town's petty tyrant.
"Ah, when will these days ever end?" a commoner who had just returned from the wooded hills grumbled under his breath.
"I heard Lots's wife was raped by Cobert again. She's already the ninth this year. We should leave Bilu Town as soon as we can. There's no living here anymore!" another commoner sighed helplessly.
"Yes, but even if we leave, we have to be careful. If he finds out, we'll die horribly. What a cursed life!"
"..."
"Excuse me, is this Bilu Town?" A question suddenly interrupted the two commoners' hushed conversation. An exceptionally tall, handsome young man stood there, asking with a radiant smile.
"Yes. Young man, what brings you to Bilu Town?" one commoner asked in puzzlement. "Your mayor is called Cobert, isn't he?" Han Shuo asked again with a smile.
The commoner nodded, his expression changing as he said with disgust, "You know our mayor? What do you do?"
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